Tribute to Mom

It’s that time of year again--the holiday responsible for the most flowers being sent and the most greeting cards being bought. Yep, folks, it’s Mother’s Day. A day to celebrate the woman who brought you into this world and who had enough patience not to take you out! Make time during this Mother’s Day holiday to write down what makes your mother so special and make a special place in your scrapbook just for her. And remember, if you are a mother, it is okay to pay homage to yourself, too. After all, you’ve worked all year for this day.

Here are a couple ideas to get you started in making your Mother’s Day tribute page truly one-of-a-kind:

1. Are you and your mom opposites? Make a page of the ways you’re different and celebrate them. It will be fun to look back on as you get older. Over time, you may find out you’re not as different as you think.


2. Who or what does your mother remind you of? Is she solid as a rock, an amazing homemaker like June Cleaver or crafty like Martha Stewart? These comparisons will allow others to relate to your mother without actually meeting her.


3. Write a list of the things that you admire about your mom. Then, choose just one to journal about. You can make your page as simple as that or add embellishments to your heart’s content.


4. Are you a mom? Do a page on the kind of mother you want to be and how even though your kids tracked mud in all over the house last week and you screamed bloody murder, you do still love them!


5. Get the kids involved. Have them write a list of the things they love about you as a mother and document it for them. They’ll really appreciate it someday, but not as much as you will.


6. Go through those old pictures and cards that your kids made for you and put them into your scrapbook. Pocket pages are easy and make a great way to store old keepsakes for the future.


7. It’s true that not all mother/child relationships are filled with roses and greeting cards, but that’s okay. In fact, it’s those tough times and rocky roads that make your relationships unique and a part of you. Include some of those stories as well. Your children may acquire fantastic insight about their relationship with you after reading about your relationship with your mom.


8. Is there something quirky that reminds you of your mom, like the smell of rain or the sound of putting china away? Write these things down; it’s the little stories like this that your family will enjoy for generations.


9. Think back to your younger years and create a Mother’s Day acrostic to pay tribute to your mom. Acrostic poems are easy and they’re a great way to spark your journaling.


10. Having a hard time coming up with the right words? Say it with music. Using song lyrics as your journaling is a great way to communicate how you feel if you’re uncomfortable writing it with your own words.

Oprah is right. Being a mother is the hardest job on the planet. Let’s make sure we take the time to treat Mom right this year. However you decide to express your gratitude for the sleepless nights, the endless tears and the non-stop running around, just make sure you do! Moms always need to know that their kids love them and are thinking about them. Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms!

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